nobble /ˈnɒbl̩/verb 4noun 1forms 3 verb4 •(UK, slang) To injure or obstruct intentionally.After 12 successive league wins[…]Charlton were nobbled by the First Division's no-hopers, who profited from a goalkeeping bloomer then held on to their lead for dear life. — 2000 •(slang) To tamper with (typically a racehorse or greyhound) in order to prevent it from winning a race. •(UK, slang) To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.Unlike "noble" vigilantes, the police and court facilities which exist are said to be inefficient and corrupt, and juries are said to be easily "nobbled" or intimidated. — 2000 •(UK, slang) To steal. noun1 •(UK, slang) A deliberate act of injury or obstruction. formsnobbled · nobbling · nobbles
